Crime Rate in East Retford South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Retford South

The total recorded crimes in East Retford South, Bassetlaw, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Retford South crime rate of 4.88 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around East Retford South, encompassing approximately 6,148 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
East Retford South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sherwood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 2
  • Oxton Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is East Retford South?

To understand the safety of East Retford South, we need to analyze East Retford South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bassetlaw:

    • In 2024, East Retford South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bassetlaw average, with 280 crimes compared to 469.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Retford South recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Retford South had fewer crimes than the Bassetlaw average, with 265 crimes compared to 409. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Retford South recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bassetlaw, East Retford South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

East Retford South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the East Retford South has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 4.88 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Bassetlaw, UK

In 2024, the total East Retford South crimes were 280. The crime rate of East Retford South in 2024 was 45.54 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Retford South were around 265 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.10 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bassetlaw)CrimesRank (Bassetlaw)CrimesRank (Bassetlaw)
Worksop South East145 11,615 11,381 1
Worksop North West98 31,105 31,023 2
Worksop South135 21,288 2992 3
Harworth61 6696 5782 4
East Retford West55 7768 4729 5
Welbeck66 4594 6246 17
Blyth63 5576 7645 6
East Retford East45 8566 8494 7
East Retford North31 13470 12461 8
Worksop North45 9480 11424 9
Carlton24 16486 9399 10
Worksop East36 10485 10397 11
Worksop North East35 11342 13376 12
Tuxford and Trent31 12322 14257 16
Langold27 15283 15275 13
Sutton20 18271 17274 14
Rampton22 17253 18185 18
Ranskill11 21193 19128 19
East Markham15 19138 21113 20
Misterton13 20158 20105 21
Everton9 2274 2584 22
Beckingham3 24123 2273 23
Sturton3 2382 2367 24
Clayworth1 2575 2452 25

East Retford South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 202411
September 20242
August 202417
July 202412
May 20241

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 202511
December 20244
November 202413
October 20247
September 202411
August 202413
July 20247
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations East Retford South in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the East Retford South postcode area is presented below.

1. Sherwood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grange Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Oxton Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Greenway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Welbeck Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Century Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Tunnel Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Lords Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Forest View (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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